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Motor (Poland) tyre test 2026: 225/45 R17 — summer tyres

Jiri Zelinka Author Jiri Zelinka
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Motor (Poland) tyre test 2026: 225/45 R17

Motor (Poland) compared 9 tyres in size 225/45 R17.

VW Golf

Positions follow the original publisher classification.

Discipline positions compare tyres within this test and are separate from the overall finishing order.

The article was published in 2026; the measurements were made in 2025.

Overall results are reproduced from the linked secondary report; the full original score sheet has not been independently checked.

Unavailable source values are shown as — and are not estimated.

Continental PremiumContact 7

Continental PremiumContact 7: 1/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: 197.2 / 200.

  • Published overall result: 197.2 / 200 · 1/9
  • Best discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Interior noise (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 36
Dry handling – objective (s) 73.4
Dry handling (Grade) 7.4
Wet braking (m) 43.3
Wet handling – objective (s) 69.4
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.8
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 74.9
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.85
Comfort (Grade) 6.9
Interior noise (dB) 66.1
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.83

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Pirelli Cinturato (C3): 1/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: 197.2 / 200.

  • Published overall result: 197.2 / 200 · 1/9
  • Best discipline position: Dry braking (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Interior noise (8/9)
Dry braking (m) 35.7
Dry handling – objective (s) 73.6
Dry handling (Grade) 7.3
Wet braking (m) 43.3
Wet handling – objective (s) 70.7
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.78
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 76.9
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.42
Comfort (Grade) 6.6
Interior noise (dB) 65.8
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.82

Hankook Ventus Evo

Hankook Ventus Evo: 3/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: 196.4 / 200.

  • Published overall result: 196.4 / 200 · 3/9
  • Best discipline position: Longitudinal aquaplaning (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Rolling resistance (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 37.3
Dry handling – objective (s) 74.2
Dry handling (Grade) 7.6
Wet braking (m) 43.2
Wet handling – objective (s) 70.9
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.77
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 78.8
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.84
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 64.8
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.88

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72): 4/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 4/9
  • Best discipline position: Dry handling (2/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Comfort (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 37.1
Dry handling – objective (s) 74.2
Dry handling (Grade) 7.4
Wet braking (m) 44.3
Wet handling – objective (s) 71
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.76
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 71.4
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.32
Comfort (Grade) 6.1
Interior noise (dB) 65.2
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.8

Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin Primacy 5: 5/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 5/9
  • Best discipline position: Comfort (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Wet circle cornering (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 38.4
Dry handling – objective (s) 75.2
Dry handling (Grade) 6.6
Wet braking (m) 46.5
Wet handling – objective (s) 74
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.69
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 77
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.72
Comfort (Grade) 6.9
Interior noise (dB) 64.6
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.7

Maxxis Premitra HP6

Maxxis Premitra HP6: 6/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 6/9
  • Best discipline position: Rolling resistance (3/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Dry braking (8/9)
Dry braking (m) 38.7
Dry handling – objective (s) 74.7
Dry handling (Grade) 6.4
Wet braking (m) 46.1
Wet handling – objective (s) 73.1
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.73
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 74.6
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.68
Comfort (Grade) 6.6
Interior noise (dB) 65
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.76

Kleber Dynaxer HP5

Kleber Dynaxer HP5: 7/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 7/9
  • Best discipline position: Comfort (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Interior noise (7/9)
Dry braking (m) 38
Dry handling – objective (s) 75.1
Dry handling (Grade) 6.3
Wet braking (m) 45.5
Wet handling – objective (s) 73.7
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.71
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 73.4
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.59
Comfort (Grade) 6.9
Interior noise (dB) 65.6
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.77

Bridgestone Turanza 6

Bridgestone Turanza 6: 8/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 8/9
  • Best discipline position: Rolling resistance (1/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Wet handling – objective (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 37.4
Dry handling – objective (s) 76.2
Dry handling (Grade) 6.3
Wet braking (m) 46.1
Wet handling – objective (s) 75.2
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.71
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 72.2
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.59
Comfort (Grade) 6.2
Interior noise (dB) 64.7
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.63

Vredestein Ultrac+

Vredestein Ultrac+: 9/9. Motor (Poland) · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 9/9
  • Best discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (3/9)
  • Lowest discipline position: Wet braking (9/9)
Dry braking (m) 39.3
Dry handling – objective (s) 75.4
Dry handling (Grade) 6.1
Wet braking (m) 47.2
Wet handling – objective (s) 73.8
Wet circle cornering (m/s) 0.71
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 75.4
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.76
Comfort (Grade) 6.4
Interior noise (dB) 65.2
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.76

Motor (Poland) · Secondary measurement source: www.tyrereviews.com